15 Best Tech Gifts $50 and Under

It might sound counterintuitive, but January is a surprisingly good month for gift shopping. Now that the Christmas rush is over, deals are quietly popping up around the web, especially on Amazon. Plus, with CES 2019 having just wrapped up in Las Vegas, all sorts of electronics and tech are vying for your attention. We’ve scoured the web and rounded up these cool tech toys under $50 that’ll make you the best gift giver on a budget.

We’ve searched far and wide to bring you the best shopping recommendations! Just a note: Den of Geek may receive a commission from links on this page. Prices & stockage are accurate as of time of publication. 

MIONIX NAOS 3200 Multi-Color Ergonomic Optical Gaming Mouse

Priced at $39.99, this ergonomic mouse is perfect for the gaming geek. The Mionix Naos 3200 includes a customizable LED lighting system, maximum grip, and pulsating and breathing effects. Boot up Fortnite, customize some macros on those side buttons, and rise to the top of Battle Royale! 

Buy the MIONIX NAOS 3200 Multi-Color Ergonomic Optical Gaming Mouse on Amazon.

ICE WATER 3-in-1 Smart Water Bottle

Priced at $19.99, this isn’t your parents’ water bottle. This Smart Water Bottle includes a Bluetooth speaker, lights that animate in sync to music, and an hourly glow that reminds you to drink more water and stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Buy the Ice Water 3-in-1 Smart Water Bottle on Amazon.

Star Wars Darth Vader Toaster

At $39.99, the simplest of kitchen tech has been re-imagined for the Dark Jedi. The Darth Vader toaster will bring the dark side to your kitchen counter. Pop in bread, waffles, English muffins, or toaster pastries, and Vader will eject them with the Star Wars logo perfectly toasted on. Whether or not that’s an appropriate use of the Force is for you to decide.

Buy the Star Wars Darth Vader Toaster on Amazon.

8bitdo SN30 Wireless Bluetooth Classic Controller

Priced at $29.99, the SNES30 is a perfect gift for the retro gamer. Compatible with Mac OSX, Windows, iOS, Android, Wii, and the RetroN5, the SNES30 was made in honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the classic SNES. Dash along in Super Mario World, tangle-free!

Buy the 8bitdo SN30 Wireless Bluetooth Classic Controller on Amazon.

iHome Star Wars Episode 8 Bluetooth Headphones

You won’t believe what you’re hearing! These wireless and bluetooth enabled headphones feature the red and black palette was inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Aspiring Jedi Knights are sure to appreciate this gift.

Buy the iHome Star Wars Episode 8 Bluetooth Headphones on ThinkGeek

Star Wars BB-8 USB Car Charger

Priced at $29.99, The loveable BB-8 USB car charger is perfect for your earthly X-Wing. Keep your devices charged with some droid flair—BB-8’s head will rotate and move—while you’re road tripping! 

Buy the Star Wars BB-8 USB Car Charger on ThinkGeek.

Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera

Priced at $25.98, this wireless smart home camera includes night vision, 2-way audio and works with Alexa. The Wyze Cam delivers live-stream footage directly to your smartphone. Now when the cat blames the dog for the fallen vase, you’ll know the real culprit.

Buy the Wyze Cam 1080p HD Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera on Amazon. 

BENGOO G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset

Priced at $25.99, the BENGOO G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset is compatible with the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and any device with a headphone jack (worry not iPhone users, there’s always your favorite dongle). These noise cancelling headphones with detailed stereo sound are perfect for catching sneaky enemies in Overwatchand more! 

Buy the BENGOO G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset on Amazon.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera

Priced at $42.95, this instant film camera makes the perfect gift for the Instagram addict in your circle. Just like an old-school Polaroid, your photos will print instantly. Snap away!

Buy the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera on Amazon.

UBeesize Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote and Universal Clip

Don’t need to print your ‘grams and Snapsterpieces instantly? Look no further than this convenient tripod. Designed to universally fit with any smartphone, this tool will keep your phone perfectly still to capture the right moment, whether it’s a photograph, video, or (sigh) selfie. 

Buy the UBeesize Tripod for $13.98 here on Amazon.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

Priced at $49.15, this high-definition webcam is great for recording at your computer, making it the perfect gift for the Twitch streamer in your life. The high quality video and audio won’t disappoint for Skype calls either!

Buy the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 on Amazon.

Micca Speck G2 1080p HD Ultra Portable Digital Media Player

This portable digital media player is an excellent solution for streaming on the go. Load up your favorite movies, shows, and songs onto a USB or SD card, hook the device up to an HDMI-compatible screen, and instantly play your favorites!

Buy the Micca Speck G2 Digital Media Player for $39.99 on Amazon.

iOttie iON Wireless Mini Fast Charger

If you’re not wirelessly charging your Qi-compatible phone (like the iPhone 8/X and onward, or the Samsung Galaxy S9), then you’re doing it wrong. This wireless charging pad makes charging your phone as easy as putting it down. 

Buy the iOttie iON Wireless Mini Fast Charger for $39.95 on Amazon.

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote

Priced at $39.99, the best-selling Fire TV Stick allows access to tens of thousands of different channels and apps, and over 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Order a pizza, watch a movie, or watch the big game hands-free by using the Alexa voice remote!

Buy the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote on Amazon.

Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa

Priced at $49.99, the best-selling Fire 7-inch tablet is back with a new generation and better than ever before. The tablet’s a surprisingly powerful bang-for-your-buck solution for streaming your favorite TV shows, movies, and using thousands of apps!

Buy the Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa on Amazon.